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Preakness, NJ
Census-designated place in Passaic County, New Jersey. ZIP codes: 07470.
Population
18,520
Land area
5.7sq mi
People per sq mi
3,264
ZIP codes
1
Preakness and its ZIP codes
Preakness at a glance
- Preakness is about 2.6 times as dense as New Jersey as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 67th among 700 cities and towns in New Jersey.
- The median household income is $133,205, 29% above the New Jersey median of $103,556.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $617,700 (36% above New Jersey) and median rent is $1,918 a month.
Local data for Preakness, NJ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Preakness, NJ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$133,205
Poverty rate
3.3%
Median home value
$617,700
Median rent
$1,918/mo
Homeownership
70.6%
Bachelor's or higher
57.1%
Median age
41.0
Average commute
29.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (4,226), Arab Americans (1,343), Indian Americans (1,288).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Passaic County. PPP loans are for Preakness.
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Sep 2026, -1.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$64,775
174,268 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,380
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.9B
FY 2026, $5,461 per person
PPP loans
$206M
2,296 loans, 22,795 jobs reported
How people get to work
Preakness, NJ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.2%
- Carpooled6.8%
- Public transit5.1%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home16.9%
Average one-way commute: 29.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Preakness, NJ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
670
Countywide, mostly flash flood
Flood insurance policies
2,164
2.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 22°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Preakness, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
23.9%
U.S. 33.3% -9.4 pts
Diabetes
9.2%
U.S. 12.1% -2.9 pts
Smoking
7.8%
U.S. 12.8% -5.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.1%
U.S. 11.1% -4.0 pts
ZIP codes in Preakness
1 in or overlapping Preakness. Population shown
Cities near Preakness
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| William Paterson University of New JerseyCensus-designated place | 1.2 mi | 0.2 |
| HaledonBorough | 1.7 mi | 1.2 |
| Packanack LakeCensus-designated place | 1.9 mi | 1.9 |
| Prospect ParkBorough | 2.3 mi | 0.5 |
| North HaledonBorough | 2.6 mi | 3.5 |
| TotowaBorough | 2.6 mi | 4 |
| PatersonCity | 3.2 mi | 8.4 |
| Woodland ParkBorough | 3.6 mi | 2.9 |
| HawthorneBorough | 3.7 mi | 3.3 |
| SingacCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 0.5 |
| Lincoln ParkBorough | 4.6 mi | 6.4 |
| Pines LakeCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 1.3 |
| Great NotchCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 1 |
| Pompton PlainsCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 5.2 |
| Franklin LakesBorough | 5 mi | 9.4 |
| Glen RockBorough | 5.2 mi | 2.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Preakness, NJ in?
- Preakness is in Passaic County, New Jersey.
- What ZIP codes are in Preakness, NJ?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Preakness include 07470.
- What is the population of Preakness, NJ?
- About 18,520 people live in Preakness, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Preakness?
- Nearby places include William Paterson University of New Jersey (1.2 mi), Haledon (1.7 mi), Packanack Lake (1.9 mi), Prospect Park (2.3 mi), North Haledon (2.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023